Situated in Stonington, Connecticut, the La Quinta Inn is a five-minute drive north of Pawcatuck. This hotel provides guests with a fitness room, indoor swimming pool and 75 rooms. Of the 75 rooms, six of the units are suites with sitting areas. Pets may stay free, as of winter 2011. Local Pawcatuck eateries are within 10 minutes of La Quinta Inn, including Fuji Restaurant and the restaurant at Elmridge Golf Course. The Elmridge Golf Course is open to the public and has 18 holes. Marine wildlife exhibits are within 20 minutes of the hotel at the Mystic Aquarium in Mystic, Connecticut; exhibits include beluga whales and sea lions.
The Winnapaug Inn in Westerly, Rhode Island, is less than 15 minutes south of Pawcatuck. Golfing enthusiasts are a five-minute walk from the Winnapaug Golf Course, an 18-hole course adjacent to the hotel. Adjacent dining is available at the Venice Restaurant, which serves Italian dishes and steak entrees in a casual setting. Misquamicut Beach is a 10-minute drive from the hotel; this park provides access to swimming activities in Block Island Sound. The area is home to Atlantic Beach Park, an amusement park has been in business since the 1920s and features a carousel and bumper car rides.
North Stonington's Cedar Park Inn is approximately five minutes north of Pawcatuck and features whirlpool suites with jetted tubs and living room areas. Hotel features include a patio area with canopied tables, breakfast room and an outdoor lawn with gardens and walking paths. Gaming opportunities are available at the Foxwoods Casino and Mohegan Sun, both within 20 minutes of Cedar Park Inn; the Mohegan Sun is one of the largest casinos in the world. Custy's International -- a seafood eatery -- and Green Onion Pizza Restaurant are North Stonington eateries within five minutes of the hotel.
Pawcatuck is a 10-minute drive west of the Sea Breeze Inn, a two-story hotel on the northern edge of downtown Stonington. The hotel is a five-minute drive from Stonington attractions, such as the Stonington Lighthouse Museum and the Nathaniel Palmer House. Boating and fishing activities are available on Stonington Harbor via the Stonington Harbor Yacht Club, less than 10 minutes from the hotel. Sea Breeze Inn provides 30 rooms, including three two-room suites with living rooms. The hotel's property features a gazebo, used for wedding ceremonies or picnic gatherings.
The Sand Dollar Inn, located in Westerly, Rhode Island, is a budget-conscious accommodation within 15 minutes of Pawcatuck. The hotel is in a rural setting. Hotel amenities include parking spaces for RVs and an outdoor lawn with tables for group gatherings. Local Westerly eateries include Venice Restaurant, W.B. Cody's and Dunn's Corner Pizza, all of which are less than 10 minutes from the hotel. The Sand Dollar Inn is a 10-minute drive from Burlingame State Park, a recreation area with trails for hiking and mountain biking. The park provides a swimming beach and boating facilities on Watchaug Pond.
